| Tag / File | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| <meta name="google-adsense-account" …> | AdSense verification | ✅ Required |
| robots.txt | Allow ads bots to crawl | ✅ Required |
| ads.txt | Declare authorized ad sellers | ✅ Required |
| sitemap.xml | Index all pages for Google & ads bots | ✅ Recommended |
| <script async src="...adsbygoogle.js?..."> | Enable ad serving | ✅ Required |
| privacy.html, terms.html, contact.html, about.html | Policy pages | ✅ Required |
✅ Following these ensures your website meets AdSense & ad network compliance standards.